Manager, Public Relations & TRF Executive Director

Rosendin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosendin is seeking a Manager, Public Relations & TRF Executive Director to enhance the company's external visibility and community engagement. This pivotal role demands a skilled leader to oversee public relations strategies and direct the Foundation's initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in communications, a strong project management background, and a commitment to community outreach.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401 K

Annual bonus program

17 PTO days per year

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public relations, marketing, or community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and manage priorities.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external communications strategies for the company.
• Manage public relations including press releases and media inquiries.
• Lead the Rosendin Foundation's strategy and oversee community engagement.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Creative Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or similar field

Job description

Manager, Public Relations & TRF Executive Director

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Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin?

Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

Your Next Opportunity

As the Public Relations Manager at our company, you will play a key role in elevating our external presence and deepening our impact in the communities we live and work in. This role bridges the visibility of our brand with the purpose-driven experiences our employees create through our company Foundation.

The Public Relations Manager is essential in communicating our company's mission to the outside world, translating business priorities into compelling external communications and employee-driven community engagement programs. You will partner with our people, communications, and regional leaders to influence ways to make our public presence support talent attraction and long-term reputation.

As the Executive Director of the Rosendin Foundation, you will lead the Foundation's strategy and oversee the team and daily operations, including managing programs, finances, volunteer outreach, and fundraising, to empower our employees to make a difference.

Success in this role requires strong communication and project management skills, creative problem-solving, and a people-first mindset.

What You'll Do

Public Relations

• Develop and execute external communications strategies to enhance company visibility across industry media, employer brand platforms, and community channels.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and the Director of Communications to position the company as an employer of choice through storytelling, events, and partnerships.
• Direct alignment with Digital Media Team to enhance public perception, elevate brand, and messaging
• Manage relations, including press releases, media inquiries, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Develop messaging, collateral, and speaker materials in collaboration with the Integrated Marketing and Creative Services team to support the company's presence at industry events, conferences, and award submissions.
• Monitor and report brand visibility metrics and media coverage to inform strategy.
• Support crisis communication efforts related to external audiences or community issues as needed.
• Own the public image and reputation of the organization
• Partner with the Director of Communications to guarantee alignment with the message and engagement with all audiences, including office and field employees.
• Manage third-party PR agency for media pitches and publications
  
  

Executive Director TRF

• Collaborate closely with the Rosendin Foundation Board of Directors, the Director of Corporate Communications, and regional leaders to ensure messaging and community efforts reflect local context and company priorities.
• Lead the company Foundation's strategy development and day-to-day operations, aligning community initiatives with company values and employee interests.
• Partner with internal teams and regional offices to identify local community needs and employee volunteer opportunities.
• Partner with regions to design and promote programs that enable employees to contribute to their communities, including volunteer events and donation drives.
• Serve as primary liaison between the Foundation and internal/external stakeholders, including the company's leadership team, BOD, nonprofits, community leaders, and employee resource groups.
• Track program impact, create reports, and share stories that highlight community engagement outcomes.
• Lead TRF Annual Golf Tournament & Auction fundraising event
• Engage regions and support the activation of a week-long construction camp for junior high students across the country (TRF Camp Build)
  
  

Key Attributes

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including working collaboratively and establishing strong relationships with key colleagues, senior leadership, executive team, and various departments.
• Strong project management, time management, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and meet multiple, simultaneous deadlines.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance a full workload while working independently, knowing when to reach out to the appropriate resources when needed.
• Experience writing smart, modern, optimized, and engaging social media copy, including writing headlines and social language, and selecting images with social reach potential.
• Proactive problem solver with strong instincts for when to escalate issues.
• Strong ability to tell a story effectively through a range of media engagements (interviews, op-eds, backgrounding, speeches, videos, etc.).
• Understanding of how to link communications activities to business strategy and goals.
• Experience with SEO and inbound marketing principles.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for Foundation-related events and meetings.
  
  

What You Bring To Us

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a similar field, or relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience in external communications, public relations, marketing, or community engagement roles. Nonprofit experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams, including coaching, prioritization, and project delegation.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills are essential. Demonstrated ability to create content that supports communication messaging.
• Experience building or managing community-focused initiatives, such as corporate foundations, volunteer programs, or nonprofit partnerships.
• Empathy, curiosity, and collaborative mindset – able to lead with influence and align others around a shared vision.
• Demonstrated project management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, and ability to handle pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment.
  
  

Working Conditions

• General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning
• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
  
  

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

YOU Matter – Our Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401 K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
  
  

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business…and your career.

Rosendin Electric is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Construction

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